Resources and Helpful Links

Resources and Helpful Links

We can help you find the resources you need.

Nevada County Elder Care Providers Coalitionwww.eldercareproviderscoalition.org
Great resource for finding help in our community. The guide contains a comprehensive listing of service providers and support groups for seniors and those with disabilities.

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
1610 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 474-5171 or (800) 474-1116 (consumers only)canhr.org
This non-profit organization is a good resource for further education on long term health care options and Medi-Cal rules. The website can also assist you in locating and evaluating both assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

Medicare Websitehttps://www.medicare.gov
The official Medicare site containing all things Medicare related. The “nursing home compare” portion of the site contains facility inspection information, staffing information, and resident characteristic information.

American Healthcare AssociationNational Center for Assisted Livinghttps://www.ahcancal.org/ncal
This site provides information on choosing an assisted living facility or nursing home.

Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California
2065 W. El Camino Real, Suite C
Mountain View, CA 94040
1-800-660-1993https://www.alz.org/norcal
This is a good resource if you are faced with the challenges and decisions associated with finding care for those with Alzheimer’s.

Senior Magazinehttps://www.seniormag.com/caregiver-handbook.pdf
The caregiver’s handbook, which is linked at the bottom of the left-hand column on the website, is an excellent resource and reference guide on all aspects of being a caregiver for a loved one.

National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
Department of Health Care Serviceshttps://longtermcare.acl.gov
Comprehensive information on understanding the nature of long-term care, including planning for placement and financing options.